Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Delhi
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GUWAHATI — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Delhi, and discussed ways to make the state a leading player in the defence ecosystem and boost trade and tourism with the neighbouring countries.
Sarma, during his meeting with Singh, also thanked him for participating in the Assembly election campaign in the state.
"It is always enriching to meet Raksha Mantri Adarniya @rajnathsingh ji. He is a powerhouse of wisdom and knowledge. We have so much to learn from his vast experience as an excellent administrator, a dedicated public servant and a veteran karyakarta," the CM said in a post on X.
"During my meeting today, I thanked him for his impactful campaign run during Assam Elections and sought his blessings and guidance to position Assam as a major player in the defence scheme of things in the days ahead," Sarma added.
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The chief minister's office (CMO), also in a social media post, added that Sarma and Singh "discussed opportunities to strengthen Assam's role in the nation's defence ecosystem".
Posting about his meeting with Jaishankar on the micro-blogging site, Sarma said, "This morning, I had the pleasure to call on Hon'ble External Affairs Minister, @DrSJaishankar ji. His perspective on global affairs and how India is navigating current geopolitical headwinds is always enlightening."
"I thanked him for sharing his insights on further strengthening Bharat's Act East Policy. We look forward to his guidance on how Assam can play a role in strengthening trade and tourism ties with neighbouring countries," he added.